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SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Biggie Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smoke rushes Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smoke walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smoke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (4) Smoke
Ribeiro tries to bench press Smoke off him but Smoke keeps the position.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Smoke is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smoke tries to advance position but instead Ribeiro slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smoke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smoke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (4) Smoke
You can see the frustration on Smoke's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke showing good submission defense here.
Smoke is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ribeiro has locked on a rear naked choke here! Smoke is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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